Do You Believe Madrazo?
Mexico just can’t get ahead. Last year’s presidential candidate Roberto Madrazo, member of the infamous political party PRI, was caught cheating in a marathon in Berlin on September 30th.
It was all a little suspicious from the moment he drew near the finish line, the AP reports. An electronic tracking chip showed that he took only 21 minutes to cover a whole nine miles. Apparently, he opted to take a shortcut and bypass two checkpoints. A metaphor for his political career?
When he crossed the finish line, he apparently raised his fists in the air in celebration of his victory. However, a photographer from New York noticed that Madrazo, unlike his fellow runners, was dressed in a jacket, a hat and long running pants. That’s quite a bit of clothing for having just run a marathon in 60 degree weather.
After being dubbed “Speedy González” by German media, he publicly announced that it was never his intention to cheat (or rob or lie or buy votes…) but that he decided to drop out of the race early and was simply walking to the finish line. Look at the photo below and judge for yourself.
The former governor of Tabasco was in big trouble last year for having acquired several mansions, numerous luxury cars and a host of other expensive items. Most Mexicans will tell you that he became governor without winning the votes. In the midst of all the electoral turmoil, he announced that he had been kidnapped and mistreated for several hours by PRI opponents. A popular slogan in Mexico is, “Do you believe Madrazo? Me either!”
So, there you have it folks. What else would you expect from a lifelong cheater?
